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Conference 2012: The State/Republic of Theory |
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Friday, 18 May 2012 09:46 |
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Hosts: School of Languages and Research Unit: Languages and Literature in the South African Context, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa
Venue: Sports Village, University of North-West (Potchefstroom Campus)
Dates: 10-13 June 2012
Convener: Prof. Hein Viljoen (
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In the wake of the after theory wave it is necessary to reconsider what theory in or of literature means and what it can contribute to our knowledge, both nationally and globally. New trends, like cognitive theory, mediality, trauma theory and digital humanities are emerging. Comparison of literatures and cultures is under scrutiny. The aim of the conference therefore is to take stock of the present state of literary theory and comparative literature (particularly in Africa and South Africa).
Topics include:
- Theory in/of/and Literature
- The modalities and vagaries of postclassical narratology
- Mindsets, scripts, frames: The cognitive turn
- Writing and understanding trauma
- Possibilities and limits of comparison
- Literary theory and the idea of Europe - Literature theory and the idea of Africa. Locations as ideas or geopolitical frames.
Confirmed plenary speaker: Prof. Peter Hühn, Interdisciplinary Center for Narratology, Hamburg. |
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THE BRUTUS SESSIONS (Poetry and Music) at the CCA house |
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 13:28 |
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Date: 16 May 2012
Time: 4:00 – 5:30
Venue: Centre for Creative Arts House (UKZN Howard College Campus)
Entry: Free
Presented by the Centre for Creative Arts and the Centre for Civil Society at the University of KwaZulu-Natal the inaugural BRUTUS SESSIONS will be the first live presentation by the BRUTUS POETS.
This collective will be acting under the auspices of the legacy of Dennis Brutus, an inspiring man who was unwavering in his commitment to arts activism, a 'humanist' who was able through his work to serve all people of the world who suffer a multitude of injustices that continue to corrode, corrupt and decay our world. This is the banner that the BRUTUS POETS rally towards, with the simple agenda of putting conscious pen to paper, to provide a poetic platform for others to stand on. The BRUTUS SESSIONS will be a reminder that consistent critical consciousness and social awareness will always be the initial catalyst for real change. Let us keep launching these forays into the mainstream consciousness, to keep the boat rocking with the motion that Dennis Brutus dedicated his life to. His passion and productivity has no less relevance now then when he was with us, and we have the opportunity to carry his wisdom, his wit and his words with us, into new heads and hearts, for the sake of us all. With Dennis Brutus as our inspiration, we could not have a more solid foundation to stand on, to help others to find their footing and together lift ourselves to the next level of community and consciousness.
Hosted by EWOK
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North Coast Writers Trail published |
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Monday, 14 May 2012 13:31 |
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The North Coast Writers Trail was published last week, just in time for the Tourism Indaba Conference! Thanks to everyone involved who worked to meet this tight deadline. Copies of the trail are available from the Sangweni Tourism offices in Ballito or directly from KZN Literary Tourism.
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